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The way you kill a cancerous tumor is just as important as actually killing it. Welcome to the second part of our conversation about Histotripsy! In part one, we explored the fundamentals of this treatment, and in this episode, we’re discussing how the abscopal effect works and what it might mean for the future of cancer care. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the differences between Histotripsy and Radiation Therapy, namely, how each treatment destroys tissue, precision differences, side effects, and how they interact with the immune system. We share a definition of the abscopal effect and what it does before discussing how Histotripsy produces this effect. You’ll even hear about why ‘smashing’ the tumor is better for the immune system than ‘frying’ it. Finally, we touch on what this innovative treatment means for the future of medicine. Histotripsy isn’t just an easier, more pleasant, and less invasive treatment; it fundamentally changes the entire equation for the immune system. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A recap of the first part of this discussion.

• Today’s topic: how the abscopal effect works.

• Comparing Histotripsy and Radiation Therapy.

• How each of these treatments destroys tissue.

• An explanation of how Histotripsy is so precise.

• The side effects of each of these treatments.

• How these treatments interact with the immune system.

• A definition of the abscopal effect and its benefits.

• Why Histotripsy is better for the immune system than Radiation.

• What this means for the future of medicine.

Quotes:

“Histotripsy doesn’t just destroy cancer cells, it seems to awaken and educate our immune system in a way that honors the body’s natural intelligence.” — Gwendolyn Mitchell [0:01:59]

“If radiation is a wrecking ball, Histotripsy is more like a sonic jackhammer; a very, very precise one. It uses focused ultrasound waves.” — Male Speaker [0:04:59]

“We have a non-invasive, single-session technique [that’s] incredibly precise [and] has minimal immediate side effects, that’s already compelling. But the real game-changer, – is how these different ways of killing a tumor interact with the immune system.” — Female Speaker [0:08:35]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Histotripsy – Shattering Tumors with Sound Waves

Blog on Where to Access Histotripsy Treatment
Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
MOYO Institute, Inc

Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington Foundation
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instagram.com/moyoinstitute

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Episode 27: Show Notes

When innovation meets compassion, healing becomes available! Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we are bringing you something a little bit different; something so groundbreaking and full of hope. Today, we are exploring Histotripsy: a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment for liver cancer that destroys tumors using sound waves. In this first part of our two-part conversation on Histotripsy, you will hear all about the fundamentals of this treatment, the consistency of results from it so far, and so much more! We even discuss the abscopal effect and how Histotripsy can trigger a body-wide immune response that can destroy other cancer cells. This is a life-changing option for patients with liver cancer, so be sure to tune into this episode to hear more about it and stay tuned for part two!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: Histotripsy and the fundamentals of this treatment.

• An explanation of how the sound waves destroy cancer cells.

• How it avoids damaging any healthy liver tissue and its natural clean up.

• A breakdown of the five-step process of Histotripsy and how long it takes.

• Who has access to this treatment at the moment, and its technical limits.

• The incredible results from Histotripsy treatment and its side effects.

• Explaining the abscopal effect and how it can trigger the destruction of other tumors.

• The power of releasing the HER2 antigen and the cosmetic benefits of Histotripsy.

• What other Histotripsy trials are being investigated in the near future.

• How you can find out more about this revolutionary, new treatment.

Quotes:

“[Histotripsy] represents a beautiful intersection of cutting-edge technology and the body’s own healing wisdom.” — Gwendolyn Mitchell [0:02:19]

“Histotripsy uses these focused, high-intensity ultrasound waves – delivered in these tiny, microsecond-long pulses. They’re not sustained vibrations meant to create warmth; they’re kinetic bursts. They’re designed for demolition.” — Female speaker [0:06:20]

“The sound waves create a physical phenomenon called cavitation.” — Female speaker [0:06:45]

“[Histotripsy] seems like a vital new option for patients where surgery might just be too risky.” — Male Speaker [0:10:19]

“The local treatment [using Histotripsy] basically acts as [a] – vaccine. It vaccinates you against your own cancer.” — Male Speaker [0:16:00]

“Our bodies possess innate healing wisdom, and sometimes the right technology can help activate that wisdom.” — Gwendolyn Mitchell [0:21:52]

“[Histotripsy is] a treatment that destroys cancer while potentially strengthening our natural defenses. That’s the best kind of healing.” — Gwendolyn Mitchell [0:22:46]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
MOYO Institute, Inc

This episode features an AI-generated 'deep dive' discussion based on research compiled by Moyo Institute, presented in an accessible conversational format to help our community understand this emerging treatment option.

Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington Foundation
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MOYO Institute, Inc
instagram.com/moyoinstitute

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Energy psychology is a great tool to relax the mind and body so that it can receive the traditional medical care it may need to heal. Today on the show, we welcome licensed clinical social worker and healthcare consultant, Jennifer Groebe, to discuss Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping and energy psychology. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about what EFT tapping is, the effect it has, how Jennifer got into EFT tapping and energy psychology, and more! We delve into how tapping benefits women who have cancer diagnoses. We discuss what a sustainable and beneficial tapping practice looks like, how Jennifer integrates energy psychology with traditional medical care, how tapping helps cancer patients reconnect with bodies that they may feel betrayed by, and what makes it accessible to people who don’t have access to traditional therapy. To hear all this and so much more, be sure to tune in now! See images of Jennifer demonstrating tapping here: https://www.moyoinstitute.org/blog

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Jennifer Groebe and an overview of her impressive career.

• Jennifer tells us what drew her to EFT tapping and energy psychology.

• How EFT tapping works and what happens in the body during tapping.

• What research tells us about the effectiveness of tapping.

• How tapping supports women with cancer diagnoses emotionally and physically.

• Jennifer walks us through exactly how to use tapping when feeling overwhelmed.

• A good starting point for someone who has never done tapping before.

• What a sustainable tapping practice looks like and how often you should do it.

• How Jennifer marries energy psychology with traditional medical care.

• Why tapping helps cancer patients reconnect with their bodies.

• What makes tapping an accessible tool for people without access to traditional therapy.

• Jennifer explains how tapping complements other holistic practices.

• How this work has impacted her own self-care practice and understanding of healing.

• What makes EFT tapping a love letter to your body.

• Why Jennifer is hopeful about integrative holistic approaches to healing.

Quotes:

“Tapping or acupoint stimulation is evidence-based!” — Jennifer Groebe [0:07:02]

“We talk about energy a lot, we just aren’t aware of it.” — Jennifer Groebe [0:22:09]

“We always have to try to educate and include and offer solutions.” — Jennifer Groebe [0:31:17]

“No matter what’s going on around [you], no matter what [you’re] experiencing, [you] want to affirm: ‘I deeply and completely love myself.’”— Jennifer Groebe [0:34:32]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jennifer Groebe

Jennifer Groebe on LinkedIn

Jennifer Groebe on Instagram
Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
MOYO Institute, Inc

Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington Foundation
Gwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedIn
MOYO Institute, Inc
instagram.com/moyoinstitute